Kenya will now prioritize its own qualified health practitioners for licensing and deployment before considering foreign doctors, according to Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. This directive aims to ensure that Kenyans, whose training has been funded by the state, are given the first opportunity to serve the country.

• Kenya will review applications for foreign practitioners on a case-by-case basis, strictly guided by national interest and demonstrable skills gaps in specialized fields.
• Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the new policy, emphasizing that it aligns with international best practices from the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
• The Ministry of Health (MoH) observed cases of individuals seeking registration in Kenya despite lacking recognition in their countries of origin, prompting this directive.